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How to be a mental health ally at workWe’ve still got a long way to go when it comes to accepting and supporting people with mental health issues at work. While more than one in seven of us are likely to experience a mental health problem in our working lives, 38% of workers say they wouldn’t talk openly about suffering from a mental […]READ MORE
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Five reactions to watch for when you quit your jobIt’s been called the Great Resignation, a phenomenon where unusually high numbers of workers are leaving their jobs for new and better opportunities. Official statistics show that in the first three months of this year, 500,000 people in the UK handed in their notice – 100,000 above the pre-pandemic trend. Surveys suggest another 29% of […]READ MORE
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How to make friends when you’re working remotelyHaving good friends at work doesn’t just make your daily tasks more pleasant – there’s evidence that it makes us better workers too. But if you’ve just scored a great new remote job and happily waved goodbye to the commute, does that mean the end of having office buddies? Not necessarily. We’ve tracked down some […]READ MORE
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Workplace Problems: Why are your employees lacking motivation?There are several factors that could be triggering low motivation in your workplace and these factors can have detrimental effects on both the employees and the business. Here we explore possible reasons for low motivation amongst your employees and what you can do to resolve it. If you’re unsure whether your employees are lacking motivation, […]READ MORE
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The Changing Face of Sustainability ManagementUN scientists say “it’s now or never” when it comes to climate change and we have to make “rapid, deep and immediate” cuts to carbon emissions. And that’s before we’ve even got to the problem of plastic pollution and the threats to biodiversity. But fortunately, companies are increasingly taking environmental issues seriously. So it’s only […]READ MORE
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A-Z of Tech Terms (H-P)The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the second article in a series where we explain […]READ MORE
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Self-Care Tips for Balancing Work and StudyHeading back to education can be the best decision you’ll ever make, opening up new career opportunities you perhaps never thought possible. But there’s no doubt that getting a new qualification while earning to pay the bills can be challenge. To steer clear of burnout, you’ll want to make sure you don’t neglect self-care. So, […]READ MORE
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Benefits of reducing your screen timeIt’s no overstatement to say that in our modern world, screens surround us. Our phones, tablets, laptops, watches and televisions make our lives easier by providing infinite possible functions – work, entertainment, shopping, socialising, organisation, direction finding, learning, fitness tracking, news and more. However, there is lots of evidence that suggests our love of screen […]READ MORE
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Four Tips That Really Work for Better Mental Health in Your JobHelping people stay mentally healthy at work – and keeping them productive – is a growing concern right now. Employers are offering everything from mindfulness apps to puppies in the office in the hope of tackling absence and keeping morale high. But how do you know what really makes a difference? Respected health research foundation […]READ MORE
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Common Workplace Problems: What to do if members of your team aren’t picking up the slackDo you feel like you’re compensating for the laziness of a co-worker? Does someone you work with always seem to be browsing TikTok instead of doing their job? Or do they always seem to be running personal errands or taking non work-related calls? If so, it’s likely to be affecting not only your workload but […]READ MORE
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The changing face of laboratory scienceAfter the last couple of years, no one can be in any doubt about the life-changing work that laboratory scientists do – from conducting millions of Covid-19 tests to developing the life-saving vaccines that have allowed a return to a more normal life. So it’s no surprise that the pandemic has led to a boom […]READ MORE
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A to Z of Tech Terms (A – G)The world of tech can be a confusing place full of complicated terms and theories. Are you new to the world of tech? Or do you just want to be informed about what’s going on? After all, advances in technology affect all of us. This is the first article in a series where we explain […]READ MORE